Make a Difference! – The Mentors Radio

In this episode, host Dan Hesse talks with Admiral Mike Mullen, retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under two U.S. Presidents, about his unexpected career journey, the importance of mentors, how to lead during crises and how values shape our decision-making as a leader.

Considered one of the most influential chairmen of the Joint Chiefs in history, Admiral Mullen oversaw the end of the combat mission in Iraq and the development of a new military strategy for Afghanistan, while promoting international partnerships, new technologies and new counter-terrorism tactics culminating in the killing of Osama bin Laden.

That said, Admiral Mullen’s first naval leadership assignment as a young officer did not go well. NOT AT ALL! Yet the lessons he learned, the leadership principles and skills he honed, and the focused persistence and perseverance he mastered as a result of that early failure—in great measure thanks to an exemplary mentor—led him to become the highest-ranking military officer in the country; Fast Company referred to Admiral Mullen as “a case study in 21st Century leadership.”

Now retired, Admiral Mullen teaches at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and previously, for many years, taught at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs. In addition to his leadership and leader-forming mentorship, he is also known for his efforts on behalf of service members, veterans and their families.

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ADMIRAL MIKE MULLEN:

In today’s episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jeff Bell, a northern California radio and television news veteran and a national spokesman for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Jeff’s voice is instantly recognizable to anyone in northern California as anchor for the afternoon rush hour news, weather and traffic program on KCBS for 18 years. But most do not know that this successful news man spent most of his life battling OCD. He had to overcome a crippling level of uncertainty and doubt every day, even about minor things. But overcome it he did… by fully embracing it! One step at a time. One day at a time. His book, When in Doubt, Make Belief, provides an inspired approach for ALL of us, especially in business, on how to live with uncertainty and doubt at ANY level.. by embracing it.

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JEFF BELL:

In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Cynthia Covey Haller, the daughter of internationally renown leadership expert, speaker and author of The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen R. Covey. Cynthia worked closely with her father for many years and co-authored her father’s last book, Live Life in Crescendo. Cynthia talks about her father’s storied career and, most importantly, on how to develop a mentality that provides purpose and hope at any stage of life. Each of us, no matter our circumstances and problems, CAN live a life of hope and purpose… and this can make all the difference for us, for those we influence, and for those around us!

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CYNTHIA COVEY HALLER:

In today’s episode, recovering alcoholic Teddy W—now 16 years sober—talks with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie about his journey from self-deception to real freedom and genuine happiness…and the transformative power of good habits. At a time of year when many of us are choosing new goals, this is a helpful, inspiring and very candid interview. Alcoholism is the elephant in the room few talk about, yet excessive drinking is the #1 leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. It’s shocking! From 2015 to 2019 alone, there were more than 380 alcohol-related deaths PER DAY in the United States. It affects each of us in some way, if not through our own addiction, then through family, friends and co-workers. This episode is a fabulous insider view with inspiration for everyone!

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The AA book on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions

For meetings local and worldwide — download the Meeting Guide app at Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide and the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181#?platform=iphone

Basic Information about A.A.: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/f-2_InfoonAA.pdf

A Newcomer Asks pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-24_anewcomerask.pdf

Is There An Alcoholic In Your Life pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-30_isthereanalcoinyourlife.pdf

Help and hope for the families and friends of alcoholics is also available via the Al-Anon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org

The God Word Pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-86_theGodWord.pdf

The A.A. Member – Medications & Other Drugs: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-11_aamembersMedDrug.pdf

The Stanford Study, which was mentioned on the show. https://www.aagrapevine.org/AALjune2021

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Cynthia Covey Haller, the daughter of internationally renown leadership expert, speaker and author of The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen R. Covey. Cynthia worked closely with her father for many years and co-authored her father’s last book, Live Life in Crescendo. Cynthia talks about her father’s storied career and, most importantly, on how to develop a mentality that provides purpose and hope at any stage of life. Each of us, no matter our circumstances and problems, CAN live a life of hope and purpose… and this can make all the difference for us, for those we influence, and for those around us!

Listen to the radio broadcast in San Francisco on Saturdays, on AM860, and live-streamed anywhere in the world on iHeart Radio (search for THE Mentors Radio), or listen anytime, anywhere via podcast — Find “THE Mentors Radio” on any platform, any device. Or, make it eaisier and subscribe for free to our podcast here.

CYNTHIA COVEY HALLER:

In this episode of The Mentors Radio show, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Bill George, the remarkable former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic who not only transformed Medtronic from a medium-sized company into the global medical technology giant it is today, but who also stepped down as CEO after 10 years as he promised he would do. In case you don’t know, leaving the helm as promised much earlier, especially when influence, growth and profits are exploding, is RARE. It’s unheard of, then and now…And it is a mark of unwavering personal INTEGRITY and ETHICS. In other words, it is the mark of a TRUE LEADER.

Since stepping down as Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Bill George has dedicated his time and focus to cultivating, training and building up future leaders who value others, and who will lead with integrity, a clear sense of purpose, and a strong desire to make the world better. Values, Humanity and Purpose. This is what it takes to be a True Leader. It’s been true throughout history, and it is especially true today.

Bill is currently a professor at Harvard Business School.. He is also a prolific author on books regarding Leadership, written to engage and mentor Emerging Leaders although his principles and mentorship will transform anyone striving to live their personal True North, as he puts it.

The learnings in this episode that can transform YOUR life, YOUR work, YOUR sense of value and purpose, YOUR self- and team-leadership, regardless of where you work, what job or charity you serve, whether or not you are an entrepreneur… It can change YOUR life for the good!

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BILL GEORGE:

Join Host Tom Loarie this Saturday as our Guest Bruce Greyson M.D., the doctor renowned as being “The Father of Near-Death Experience Research” and the author of the book AFTER, shares his insights from 45 years of extensive Near-Death Experience (NDE) research and what this research and his findings tell us about life and beyond.

Dr. Greyson is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is also the co-founder of The International Association for Near Death Studies, the author of the book AFTER (mentioned above) and co-editor of The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences.

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BRUCE GREYSON, M.D.:

In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Teddy W—a recovering alcoholic, now 16 years sober. It’s real. In-depth. Fascinating and Down-to-earth. Together, they talk about alcoholism, its deceptive attraction, how it can take over lives, how Alcoholics Annonymous (AA) works and the absolutely freeing and transformative power of persistent good habits. Many today don’t realize that alcoholism is like the elephant in the room that nobody talks about. Although drug overdose deaths dominate headlines, excessive drinking is the #1 leading cause of preventable death in the United States. From 2015 to 2019, alcohol was responsible for more than 380 deaths per day. It affects each of us in some way, if not through our own experiences then through those of friends, family or colleagues. This episode is a fabulous insider view with inspiration for everyone!

Find Show Notes below. Listen to the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to the podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here to not miss an episode!

The AA book on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions

For meetings local and worldwide — download the Meeting Guide app at Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide and the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181#?platform=iphone

Basic Information about A.A.: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/f-2_InfoonAA.pdf

A Newcomer Asks pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-24_anewcomerask.pdf

Is There An Alcoholic In Your Life pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-30_isthereanalcoinyourlife.pdf

Help and hope for the families and friends of alcoholics is also available via the Al-Anon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org

The God Word Pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-86_theGodWord.pdf

The A.A. Member – Medications & Other Drugs: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-11_aamembersMedDrug.pdf

The Stanford Study, which was mentioned on the show. https://www.aagrapevine.org/AALjune2021

In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with today’s guest mentor Dave Liu, former Jefferies Managing Director of Digital Media and Internet Banking. Dave Liu shares his insights and the secrets he learned while becoming the first Asian-American to become a managing director at an investment bank…at the age of 32! Dave raised $16 billion for hundreds of companies—from start-ups to established corporations. He has worked with more than a thousand different individuals, including CEOs and entrepreneurs. David Liu’s top-selling book, The Way of the Wall Steet Warrior, is a MUST-READ (or listen, if you prefer audible!).

Listen to the show live in San Francisco or via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide… You can also listen on ANY podcast platform, including Apple podcast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.

DAVID LIU:

In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with UND grad and suspended FBI Special Agent Steve Friend, a respected 12-year veteran of the FBI and a SWAT team member. But this interview is not about the details of Steve’s recent bombshell whistleblowing.

This interview is about Steve’s career, his journey, his character, his compass and anchor points…his “why”... The challenge he faced could easily apply to anyone, in any position, at any time. An excellent reminder that in work and in life—and in finding happiness and peace of soul—character counts!

What would you do if the company leadership where you worked asked you—expected you—to do something unethical, something that went against clearly stated corporate principles, or against an oath you took (perhaps as a medical doctor, nurse or law enforcement officer, or in any kind of business position)?

the This same question was faced by leadership and higher-level employees at the ENRON company many years ago. The same question was faced by a young Naval Officer at sea when the highest ranking commander on that ship refused to respond to an SOS call the young officer had received, even though their ship was the closest one to the cry for help plea. In each of these examples, some people stood up, respectfully, and endured consequences until the truth won out.

At some point, we each have to answer this question in one way or another… many times during our lives. Steve Friend gives us an inside look at his “why.”

Steve Friend:

Law enforcement professional with 12+ years of extensive law enforcement and national security experience. With a wide-ranging background in violent crime, child exploitation & human trafficking, public corruption, and complex financial matters.

SPECIAL AGENT – Conducted complex criminal investigative matters including violent crime (assaults, weapons offenses, kidnappings, homicides, and fugitives), domestic and international terrorism (to include Sovereign Citizen Extremism, White Supremacy, ISIS, Al-Qaeda), Crimes Against Children (production, possession and distribution of child pornography).

FBI Omaha SWAT team member – Conducted high-threat, high-risk operations covering a two-state area. Conducted covert site surveys, threat assessments, generated Operational Orders, and other pre-operation activity. Conducted dignitary protection duties for both the FBI Director and United States Attorney General to include site surveys, route reconnaissance, vehicle operations, close-protection duties, medical liaison, and reconstitution duties. Served as ballistic shield operator, and grenadier.

FBI Daytona Beach Resident Agency Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) member concentrating on domestic terrorism, human intelligence, and special events security (Daytona 500, Bike Week, Coke Zero Sugar 400).

Liaison with Volusia County, Flagler County, Lake County, and Putnam County law enforcement agencies to investigate child exploitation, child sexual abuse material, and human trafficking.

Indian Country Crime Program Coordinator for the FBI Omaha Field Office.

Supervisory Special Resident Agent and Principle Relief Supervisor for FBI offices in Des Moines and Sioux City, Iowa.

Led the Sioux City Resident Agency to Exemplary Performance Ratings for 6 consecutive years.

2021 Recipient of Sioux City Police Chief’s Citation Award.

Graduate of the University of Notre Dame.